Please all Pray for Oesdog Murphy is dieing.

[dainerra]

I'm so sorry..

This is one of the most touching verses that I have read and I think it is very fitting here.

The Greatest Gift
Karla M. Bertram, 11/23/96



I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then and I keep that promise now . . .
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fears ride high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready.
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger,
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow,
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken, and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made.
This one brings no relief . . . no comfort . . . no peace.

For if there's one thing you've taught me,
If there's only one thing I've learned. . . .
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me know, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories . . .
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this: as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift . . . sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love . . .
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

 

[Bunnylady]

Prayers sent.

 

[oesdog]

Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all.

Thant is a really beautiful poem.
I also like the rainbow bridge poem too.

Oes - we are still fighting for Murphy I am not giving up until this next Vet says let go. He is only 7yrs old far too young to go yet.

 

[Ally Rose]

Lost my 5 yr old rabbit a week after my uncle died unexpectedly last summer. I know what your going through and its tough but my prayers go to you.

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

So sorry! Praying!



{A friend sent this to me when our dog died and it made me feel better, but have some tissues on hand...}

(I cry every time I read it...)

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

i seriously just burst into tears reading the rainbow bridge thing, (even though i put it up...)

remembering my dog... RIP Poppy!!!!!!

 

[kteel]

Oh I am so sorry, praying for you and Murphy

 

[chiques chicks]

My prayers are with you.

Four and a half years ago I awoke to my dog lying dead by the door. That evening i held my mothers hand as she passed on. I can totally relate to the emotion.

God will stand by your side.

 

[Slinkytoys]

Hoping this will help you make your decision for Murphy.

Dogs are blessed to live in the present. They have no concept of Time. They don't think about what will be happening next Tuesday. They aren't wondering if Joe will be by to play ball in an hour. Nope, they are of NOW. No tomorrows, no next week. When their present is so bad, they don't think "well after my meds I will feel better", or "when the Lasix takes effect I will feel less bloated". They are living in the moment.

I love my dogs and cats. I have no children, just the four foots. I've learned a long time ago that I have to have their well-being at the very top of my list. One thing foremost in my heart-------"Better a week too early than a day too late." I will not ever ever never make them live an extra day just for me. They are experiencing their life with pain and anxiety NOW. We try to give the meds a chance to work....they don't have the concept of that. Just experiencing the here and now.

It's so hard for you, doubly so with your mum's passing so close. I hope you make the right decision for both you and Murphy.
Slinky

 

[EweSheep]